News
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Recognising the outstanding youth in the Yarra Ranges
2022 has been a big year for youth in the Yarra Ranges, as they got out and made significant community contributions as we emerged from…
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Australian Federal Police warn of Christmas delivery scam texts
The AFP is warning Australians shopping online over Christmas to be alert to fake delivery scams that could cost unwary victims thousands of dollars. AFP…
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Vale Upper Yarra footy and community legend Jeff Cole
An Upper Yarra footy icon has sadly passed away recently. Jeff Cole was a legend of both the Powelltown and Yarra Junction Football Netball Clubs…
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Yarra Ranges council issues scam warning
Yarra Ranges Council has been alerted to a potential phone scam where an unknown caller has been posing as a Council officer and asking for…
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High profile murder of Yarra Ranges grocer returns guilty verdict in trial
A jury has found Aaron Ong guilty of murdering Croydon grocer Paul Virgona, with Josh Rider also having pleaded guilty to murder days before the…
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Swimming lessons crucial for kids summer safety
According to the latest Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) National Child Health Poll, Water safety warning: Australian kids at risk, almost half (47 per cent) of…
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New cabinet announced for re-elected Victorian Labor government
Premier Daniel Andrews is aiming to deliver on his election promises, swearing in the new Victorian cabinet on Monday 5 December. Bringing back the SEC,…
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Remain wary around rivers this summer
With the weather warming up, the cool rivers around the Yarra Ranges can be an attractive prospect for a dip. The Yarra River through Warburton,…
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Warburton Carols by Candelight return in new location
The Warburton Carols by Candlelight event is set to return after a three-year hiatus, hosted by the Warburton Advancement League. The event will take place…
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Wandin East’s Lauren Sneddon raises over $100,000 for her multiple sclerosis treatment
An amazing fundraising effort will allow Wandin East resident Lauren Sneddon to access treatment with a high chance of drastically improving her quality of life.…
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Stunning lights coming out again for Christmas
December has begun and all the Christmas ornaments are being dug around in anticipation of the big day on 25 December. The Yarra Ranges is…
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Weekend crash carnage in the Yarra Ranges
Yarra Ranges emergency crews were run off their feet over the weekend with three separate incidents occurring on local roads. On Sunday 4 December, there…












